Atiku Discusses Potential 2027 Presidential Bid Against Tinubu

Atiku Discusses Potential 2027 Presidential Bid Against Tinubu

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has expressed uncertainty about whether he will contest the presidency in 2027 against incumbent Bola Ahmed Tinubu. In an upcoming interview on the television show Untold Stories with Adesuwa Giwa-Osagie, set to air today, Atiku addressed questions surrounding his potential candidacy.

Despite previously announcing the formation of a coalition of opposition leaders aimed at challenging Tinubu in 2027, Atiku stressed that a viable platform must be established before making any decision.

Atiku, the former presidential candidate for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), acknowledged the growing speculation about who would lead the coalition, with notable figures such as former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi and former Kaduna State governor Nasir El-Rufai being considered as key contenders.

When asked if he would run for president again, Atiku responded, “I don’t know because there has to be, first of all, a viable platform, more than any other time in the political history of this country, particularly since the return of democracy….READ MORE…..

Having contested the presidency six times, Atiku did not completely rule out the possibility of running in 2027. He emphasized the urgent need for experienced and credible leadership, stating, “I have not seen Nigeria in such dire need of experienced and credible leadership than at this time.”

Reflecting on the political landscape, Atiku recalled the 2014 merger of opposition figures, where multiple candidates ran for president and ultimately supported a single consensus candidate who won. He suggested that a similar unity could be achieved in the 2027 election.

Atiku also echoed former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s concerns about the decline of Nigeria’s democracy, agreeing that the situation is “very dire.” He expressed his disappointment with the current state of the nation’s political leadership, noting that despite many individuals from the current generation having served as governors or senators, there has been little improvement in governance at the state level, which left him feeling “a little bit distressed.”